Confirmation of Effective Date of Rules Declaring Metal-Cored Candlewicks Containing Lead and Candles With Such Wicks To Be Hazardous Substances and Banning Them

In the Federal Register of April 18, 2003, 68 FR 19142-8, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (the Commission) published final regulations declaring that metal-cored candlewicks containing more than 0.06 percent lead by weight in the metal and candles with such wicks are hazardous substances and banning such wicks and candles with such wicks. No objections were filed and no hearing was requested on the final regulations during the thirty day period commencing on the day after their publication in the Federal Register. Therefore, the Commission confirms that the final regulations become effective on October 15, 2003.